Enghlish 11 unit 6writing

Unit 6: WRITINGGlobal warming: Causes and effects... 1.Which are the causes and which are the effects of global warming?. Complete the diagram with the ideas below... 2.Discuss and comp

Unit 6: WRITING

Global warming: Causes and effects

1.Which are the causes and which are the effects of global warming? Complete the

diagram with the ideas below.

• Causes:

• 2

• 4

• 7

• Effects:

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 8

2.Discuss and complete the outline,

using the ideas from 1.

• 1) Introduction

• -one of the biggest issues facing humans nowadays

• -caused mainly by humans

• -most catastrophic effects on humans

• -humans have to take actions to reduce the risks

• -the essay will discuss the causes and effects, and possible solutions

• 2) What global warming is and its causes

• -the rise in the average temperature of the earth due to the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• -causes:

• +carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels

• +deforestation for farmland, wood and paper

• 3) Effects of global warming

• -heat-related illnesses and death, and spread of infectious diseases

• -melting of polar ice caps and rising of sea levels

• -extreme weather patterns such as severe storms, heat waves,

floods and droughts

• -widespread extinction of species

• 4) Some possible solutions

• -reducing energy use

• -planting trees or plants

• -using green methods of transport

• 5) Conclusion

• (summarize the main points and state your opinion)

3.Now write your essay (between 160-180 words), using the helpful expressions in the

box, the outline and your notes in 2